Module 1 - Foundational Knowledge and Basic Science

CCMA

Which of the following determines the scope of medical assistants?

State medical boards

Which of the following describes the process for obtaining a medical license from one state based on requirements being met in another state?

Reciprocity

Which of the following patients is receiving inpatient care?

A patient goes to a hospice facility for end-of-life care.

Which of the following ancillary services helps patients compensate for the loss of function due to injury, illness, or disease?

Occupational therapy

Which of the following medication classifications would be prescribed to treat high blood pressure in a patient?

Antihypertensive

Which of the following medication classifications is amoxicillin under?

Antibiotic

A patient has a prescription for medication to treat a bacterial infection. When taking this medication, the patient experiences nausea. Which of the following describes nausea caused by the antibiotic?

Side effect

Which of the following measurement systems are most commonly used in prescription doses?

Metric

Subcutaneous

Abdominal

Intradermal

Forearm

Intramuscular

Deltoid

Which of the following actions of pharmacokinetics changes active forms of the medication into harmless metabolites?

Metabolism

Which of the following aspects of food labels gives necessary context to all other information found on the label?

Serving size

Which of the following vitamins is known to improve night vision?

Vitamin A

The CDC’s recommendations for food distribution for those with diabetes are based on a dinner plate of what size?

9 inches

Which of the following foods would be the safest option for a person with celiac disease?

Quinoa

Patients in which of the following stages of chronic kidney disease should monitor their phosphorus and potassium levels? 

Stage 4 and 5

Which of the following schedules of medications can include refills on prescriptions?

Schedule V, IV, and III

Which of the following is an impact of patient portals?

Increased transparency

Which of the following supplements is also a naturally occurring hormone in the brain that is related to sleep?

Melatonin

Which of the following actions of pharmacokinetics is most impacted by age?

Metabolism

Which of the following is considered an injectable parental route of medication administration?

Subcutaneous

Which of the following medication classifications should be used for a patient who is experiencing seasonal allergies?

Antihistamines

Which of the following controlled medications can be prescribed with up to a year’s worth of refills, if authorized by the provider?

Schedule V

Which of the following forms of medication are delivered orally?

Lozenges

Which of the following is a component of the quadruple aim, which drives value-based care?

Improved patient outcomes

A patient with chronic kidney disease is being directed to avoid ibuprofen due to the strain it puts on the kidneys. This is an example of which of the following?

Contraindication

Which of the following actions describes the medical assistant’s role in confirming the “right medication,” in terms of medication administration?

Stating the name of the medication, who ordered it, and the intended effect of the medication

Albuterol (Proventil HFA) is an example of which of the following medicaiton classifications?

Bronchodilator

Which of the following is an example of a carbohydrate?

Honey

Which of the following responsibilities is appropriate for a medical assistant who works in an administrative capacity?

Collecting copays

Which of the following statements describes a patient-centered medical home? (PCMH)

It is a care delivery model supported by an interdisciplinary team and led by a primary care provider (PCP)

To which of the following allied health professionals should a medical assistant initiate a referral to for a provider who has ordered support to assist with improving a patient’s range of motion?

Physical therapist

Which of the following is a warning sign for anorexia and should be reported to a provider immediately?

Excessive exercising

A pediatrician prescribes a medication for a 5-year-old child, with the dosage listed as “x/mg/kg/day, divided over 3 doses a day.” Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take to determine how much medication the child should receive per dose?

Convert the child’s weight to kilograms

Which of the following is the first step a patient who has Stage I chronic kidney disease should take to adapt their diet?

Limit sodium.

A patient calls in with a question about one of their medications but does not remember the name of the medication and states, “It’s a small, oval-shaped pink pill.” The patient’s medical record indicates they are currently taking ten medications. Which of the following actions should the assistant take?

Consult the Physician’s Desk Reference for clarification.

How often should medication allergies be discussed with a patient?

At every visit